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she said, “Hawk decided I should be his personal donor.”
    “Are you serious? You told him to go fly a kite, right?”
    “I tried. But according to him, his desires trump mine.” Suzi took another bite of the banana.
    “You think I should take this to Draven?”
    Draven, the infamous owner of the Blood ‘n’ Rave, headed the donor society, put into place by the Sons themselves as someone who had their complete trust. It was his job to make sure all donors kept the rules without question, and his to hand out justice or discipline should he or the Sons see need. No one became a donor without Draven’s approval.
    “Absolutely not,” Suzi said, tossing the banana peel into the trashcan behind her. “I’m not exactly on good terms with Draven. After I thought to retire myself six months ago, following the debacle with Viper, he’s hardly spoken to me. I know darn well he’d side with Hawk. After all, he answers to him. What do you think?”
    “I’d say you’re right. Hawk wants you as a personal drinking fountain. You don’t have much of a choice in the matter.”
    Tamera stood and walked back over to the coffeepot, pouring them each a cup. She carried them back to the island and placed Suzi’s in front of her before adding a heavy dose of cream and bit of sugar into her own. She then retook her seat and patted Suzi’s hand, noting the solitaire still present on Suzi’s ring finger.
    “I take it the ring didn’t dissuade him?”
    Suzi held out her left hand and looked at the sparkling carat, then groaned. “I completely forgot that I wore it and I don’t think Hawk noticed either. At least he didn’t mention it.” Her lips turned down. “I’m sure it wouldn’t have mattered much in his decision. But I’ll keep it on for the time being. He’s bound to notice it sooner or later. Maybe with luck on my side, it will have him recanting his demand.”
    “I’m here for you, Suzi. Anytime you need someone to talk to. You know that.”
    Suzi nodded, knowing the hopelessness of the situation. If the president of the Sons of Sangue wanted to feed from you, then you complied without question. She blew across the surface of the coffee, causing ripples to form before taking a sip.
    “Excellent coffee.”
    “Of course.” Tamera smiled again. “You make yours far too weak. So what’s on the agenda for today? You look like you were on your way out.”
    “I was going to run to the store, stock up on some groceries. We’re running pretty low. Otherwise, I’m staying in. Not like I want to run around town with this.” Suzi indicated the twin marks on her neck.
    Tamera grimaced. “So why did Hawk choose to leave them?”
    “Undoubtedly his ego.”
    “They look sore.”
    “They hurt like hell … the bastard.”
    “You want some salve?”
    “No, unfortunately I’ll live. But I will make him regret his decision to claim me as his personal donor. I’ll make him so miserable he’ll beg me back to retirement.”
    “That’s my girl. Don’t let him get away with being an ass.” Tamera winked. “Now, about those groceries. How about I go change into something a little more casual and go with you? We’ll buy some wine, rent a movie, and have a movie night. Spend the evening in with a huge bowl of popcorn. What do you say?”
    “Sounds like an awesome idea.”
    “I’ll only be a moment.” Tamera placed her coffee cup into the sink, then headed for the second story of the townhouse.
    Spending the night watching movies and getting her mind off Kaleb seemed like a perfect way to lift her spirits and get her mind off one pig-headed vampire.
    “Let’s rent What’s Your Number?” she called out so Tamera could hear her on the second floor. “I could stand to watch Chris Evans run around half nude for about an hour and a half. That man tickles my libido.”
    And if she were perfectly honest with herself, so did Kaleb, but she’d be damned before she’d admit as much to him.
    “Perfect.” Tamera